Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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